Dr. Mike Kern Dr. Kern is a 1985 graduate of Kansas State University. He has been in private practice in Florida since 1990. He has been in practice in the Spring Hill area since 1995. His special fields of interest include orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Nutritional counseling. Exotic and Wild Animal Medicine, as well as small primate care. Veterinarian Dr. Laura Hardin Coming Soon! Veterinarian Francine Lackey Francine is the Practice Manager she started in the Veterinary Business after a career as a competitive Equestrian, but still wanted that closeness with animals in the mid/late 90's. As a Technician she continued her education and worked ER medicine and a member of the Critical Care Society, the unknown of ER medicine is what kept it exciting. Additionally to running the clinic she works as a Veterinary Technician (always need the animals for balance). Boating and Kayaking and everything water is where you will find her on her days off. Although her 5 dogs from big to small and her husband keep her quite busy. Practice Manager Alexis Francis Alexis has always had a passion for animals since she was a kid, but when she was 14 her dog Maya was attacked and it hit home. She lost her ear and some movement in her tongue. She is the reason Alexis is where she is today. Every day she comes in to work she think of her Maya. "I wouldn't trade this job for anything in the world." Technician Karyn Karyn is New York born and raised. She came to Florida in the early 90s and found her passion when she applied for a job at a vet clinic. She remembers working hands on with animals and not having any experience. She grew from hard work, dedication, loyalty and teamwork. "Fast foward to 2020....Still in the Vet field....Loving every minute. I am that happy face that greets you, connects with you on a personal level and also helps you with whatever you may need!" Client Care Specialist Stephanie Stephanie works here as a technician . She has always wanted to work in the vet field not just because she loves animals but because she felt this calling toward being able to help them in the bigger picture. Her dream is to go to veterinary school so that she can fulfill that calling. The past 6 years she has been working in boarding kennels until she could find a job in this field. When shes not working here she tries to split her time between working at a boarding facility, spending time with her boyfriend and her pack of dogs at home, and studying to get into vet school. Overall, her life revolves around animals which she couldn’t be any happier about. Technician
